i] and other parameters are known constants depending on the characteristics of a specific VSP, meaning the eigenfunction of the VSP's SWC is also a char acteristic function, like H~Q and [eta]~Q functions, representing the VSP's performance.

Up till now, most references to the rigorous analysis of diffraction devices have implicitly assumed infinitely periodic elements [15-18], for which the eigenfunctions are known and used in an eigenfunction expansion of the diffracted fields.

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.